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Vikings Training Camp Report: J.J. McCarthy Earning High Praise, Added Pressure

Optimism abounds in Minnesota after an offseason spent addressing some of the team’s biggest holes, but how far the team can go depends on the team’s young QB.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 12, 2025

Kevin O'Connell Provides a Justin Jefferson Injury Update Before Preseason Opener

Jefferson's been out for nearly two weeks with a hamstring strain.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 6, 2025

Vikings Announce Plan for QB J.J. McCarthy Ahead of Preseason Opener vs. Texans

McCarthy last played in last year's preseason opener before he suffered a season-ending knee inury.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 4, 2025

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NFL Takeaways: Inside Ben Johnson’s Plan for Bears QB Caleb Williams

Chicago’s second-year QB will keep having rough moments. Plus, J.J. McCarthy’s development, Christian Wilkins’s Raiders dustup and more.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 28, 2025

Projecting 2025 NFL QBs by Tiers: Where All 32 Will Rank at Season’s End

Who needs help? Who has a supporting cast? Who has something to prove? Who is very good? Who are the elites? Matt Verderame has the answers.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 18, 2025

32 Teams in 32 Days: Vikings Present and Future in the Hands of J.J. McCarthy

The former Michigan star takes over for Sam Darnold. Plus, several offseason additions will be counted on in a rugged NFC North.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 23, 2025

Madden NFL 26 Features Coach & QB DNA, Physics Overhaul, Dynamic Subs and More

EA Sports released the first trailer for Madden NFL 26 earlier today, giving players a glimpse at what’s coming in this year’s game. The trailer highlights how weather will have a bigger impact on gameplay, shows off new animations and offers a brief look at some of the new features…

Operation Sports · Jun 5, 2025

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Sam Darnold Credits Brock Purdy for Helping Him Have Breakout Year With Vikings

Sam Darnold explains what he learned from Brock Purdy before career year with the Vikings.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 2, 2025

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Signs Multi-Year Contract Extension

Adofo-Mensah had one year left on his original agreement.

Sports Illustrated · May 30, 2025

Ranking the NFL’s 32 Coach-Quarterback Duos in 2025

Historically speaking, winning a championship is almost impossible without having elite talent at both spots.

Sports Illustrated · May 29, 2025

Bears QB Caleb Williams Declares Commitment To Chicago

Caleb Williams spoke to the media on Wednesday and made it abundantly clear that he wants to be a Chicago Bear.

The Sports Daily · May 29, 2025

Caleb Williams Addresses Book Excerpt That Revealed Pre-Draft Concerns With Bears

Caleb Williams responded to the excerpt which detailed his pre-draft concerns about getting drafted by the Bears.

Sports Illustrated · May 28, 2025

Vikings Coach Kevin O'Connell Talks J.J. McCarthy, Rehab Status

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell discussed the status of J.J. McCarthy and his limitations while he rehabs a knee injury.

The Sports Daily · Apr 21, 2025

Why the Giants Are Holding a Private Workout for Shedeur Sanders

The vast majority of the NFL doesn’t see the Colorado QB as worthy of a top-five pick in the 2025 draft. Plus, notes on Joe Flacco, Jalen Ramsey, Jaxson Dart and more.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 15, 2025

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Sports Illustrated · Apr 2, 2025

Why NFL Coaches Spent the Annual League Meetings Poking Fun at Jaguars' Liam Coen

The Vikings' Kevin O'Connell pulled back the curtain on some of the teasing that Coen has put up with during his first NFL annual meeting.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 31, 2025

Vikings Coach Kevin O'Connell Explains Team's Brief Interest in Aaron Rodgers

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell shares his perspective on the team's brief interest in Aaron Rodgers.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 19, 2025

Why the Aaron Rodgers Free Agency Tour May Keep Dragging On

Reading the tea leaves on the reporting about the future Hall of Famer, he could still give the Vikings a chance to change their minds instead of committing to the Steelers or Giants.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 18, 2025

Former NFL QB States Vikings Have 'No-Brainer' Decision to Make With Aaron Rodgers

Chase Daniel pleads his case as the Rodgers-Minnesota saga rolls on.

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Sports Illustrated · Mar 18, 2025

It’s Time for the Vikings to Sign Aaron Rodgers

Minnesota’s window to win a Super Bowl is right now, and it could deliver an absolute offseason sledgehammer by adding the future Hall of Fame quarterback.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17, 2025

Why Sam Darnold and the Seahawks Are a Match for Each Other

The quarterback has grown and was looking for a multiyear commitment. In Seattle, he found coaches who had seen his improvement and an organization that could support him.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 15, 2025

Aaron Rodgers 'Hoping' to Sign With Vikings, but Decision Is Mostly Up to One Person

The four-time NFL MVP reportedly would like to return to the NFC North.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 15, 2025

Aaron Rodgers and the Vikings Are the 'Will They, Won’t They' of the NFL Offseason

What’s next for Aaron Rodgers and the Vikings? Find out on next week’s episode of “Days of Our NFL Lives.”

Sports Illustrated · Mar 10, 2025

NFL World Reacts to Sam Darnold's $100.5 Million Deal With Seahawks

Sam Darnold got paid by the Seahawks in free agency, leading to plenty of varying reactions from NFL fans.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 5, 2025

Vikings' Kevin O'Connell Explains Why It's 'Good' Sam Darnold Gets to Be a Free Agent

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell notes why it's good for Sam Darnold to be a free agent after resurgent year.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 26, 2025

Six NFL Head Coaches Receive A+ Grade in NFLPA 2025 Report Card

These coaches have the full buy-in of their teams after the 2024–25 seasons.

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